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On March 22, 2019, P. Michael Highum resigned from the board of directors (the Board) of Amplify Energy Corp. (the Company).
Mr. Highum served on the Companys audit committee. There were no known disagreements between Mr. Highum and the Company which led to Mr. Highums resignation from the board of directors of the Company.

Appointment of Director

On March 22, 2019,
Scott Hoffman was appointed to the Board. Mr. Hoffman has been appointed to the audit committee of the Board. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Hoffman and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Hoffman was
selected as a director of the Company.

Each director is fully indemnified by the Company for actions associated with being a director to the fullest
extent permitted under Delaware law.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.